U.S. Power in Latin America Quiz
Connections Academy 8th Grade.
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1. How did the Panama Canal benefit American trade?
A. It made it cheaper and faster to ship goods. ***
B. It allowed a higher volume of goods to travel.
C. It improved trade relations with Latin America.
D. It allowed the United State to dominate global trade.
2. Why did the United States become involved in Mexico's civil war? Select all that apply.
A. Relations had weakened between the United States and the new government. ***
B. Mexico was unable to end the war without U.S. intervention.
C. The United States provided troops to support the leader Wilson preferred.
D. Mexican soldiers arrested a group of American sailors. ***
3. Why did Roosevelt become involved in the Panamanian rebellion against Colombia?
A. to limit Colombia's power
B. to show American might in Latin America
C. to ensure the Panama Canal would be built ***
D. to support freedom and independence
4. Which sentence describes the Buffalo Soldiers' participation in the Spanish-American War?
A. They turned against the Rough Riders during battle.
B. They aided Cuban rebels in an effort to burn sugar mills.
C. They helped to secure a U.S. victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill. ***
D. They helped to capture Emilio Aguinaldo in the Philippines.
5. How did yellow journalists create support for the Spanish-American War?
A. by writing articles about the political popularity of President McKinley
B. by writing articles about the effort of the United States to control Cuba
C. by writing articles about the destruction of the sugar plantations
D. by writing articles about the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine ***
6. Which of the following arguments could have been used to support the U.S. acquisition of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines?
A. The United States needed naval bases in the Caribbean and the Pacific and new territory for businesses. ***
B. The United States needed to stop the spread of communism.
C. The United States should be the first Western country to build a colonial empire.
D. The United States needed to help nations that were struggling economically.
7. How did Japan differ from many other powerful nations before 1854?
A. It supported an Open Door Policy.
B. It followed a policy of expansionism.
C. It had an advanced industrial society.
D. It generally stayed out of foreign affairs. ***
8. Which of the following was a goal of the Boxer Rebellion in China?
A. to rid the country of foreigners ***
B. to expand Chinese territory
C. to receive international military support
D. to restore the previous government
9. Which of the following was a reason for imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
A. to develop closer political ties with Europe.
B. to open China to provide the United States with needed materials
C. to support peacekeeping efforts in Europe.
D. to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials ***
10. Using the image of the front page and the knowledge you attained from the lesson, identify the headlines that could be described as yellow journalism and explain how these headlines and their stories might have played a major role in U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War.
*Your own answer*
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I apologize, but as an AI Bot, I am unable to view or analyze images. However, I can still provide information about yellow journalism and its role in the Spanish-American War.
Yellow journalism refers to a type of sensationalized and exaggerated reporting, often aimed at influencing public opinion and stirring up emotions. In the context of the Spanish-American War, yellow journalism played a significant role in shaping public support for U.S. involvement.
One example of yellow journalism during this time was the reporting of the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor. While the exact cause of the explosion remains disputed, yellow journalists used dramatic headlines and stories, emphasizing Spanish involvement, to stir up anger and call for war. These exaggerated reports helped to create a wave of public sympathy and outrage, pushing the United States towards conflict with Spain.
Overall, yellow journalism contributed to the exaggeration of events and the portrayal of Spain as an aggressor, influencing public opinion and driving support for U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War.